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C&C Chevy · 02-23-2003, 10:56 PM

How much should I pay to get my frame straightened? The frame is about an inch off. One place qouted me $250. Is that to much? Also, any Okies who has had their frames straightened? Where did you have it done at, and did they do a good job? Thanks.

ocbaud · 02-23-2003, 11:01 PM

crimson and cream?

C&C Chevy · 02-23-2003, 11:07 PM

Yep.

*1FaastC10* · 02-23-2003, 11:12 PM

i had mine done behind my house when i wrecked my truck. a pair of chains, a tree, and a GMC K20 were the only tools needed. cost me : lunch for the 3 guys who were helping me get my truck back together so i could drive it.

ocbaud · 02-23-2003, 11:17 PM

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Originally posted by 1FaastC10
i had mine done behind my house when i wrecked my truck. a pair of chains, a tree, and a GMC K20 were the only tools needed. cost me : lunch for the 3 guys who were helping me get my truck back together so i could drive it.

i think he wants it straightend correctly

C&C Chevy · 02-23-2003, 11:18 PM

I was thinking something more hi-tech like lasers or something.

Stano · 02-23-2003, 11:24 PM

I do collision and frame work for a living and $250 sounds about right for this area. Take into account the guy actually doing it only gets a small amount of that, the rest goes to the shop and owner. Another thought the frame work's outcome is only as good as the tech doing it lasers or not.

apstguy · 02-23-2003, 11:33 PM

I have had my frame straightened. The place that did it weren't the best, leaving the truck sheetmetal misaligned in the whole fron end. The only way to notice it is if I was to tell you, but I'm a perfectionist ok????? Just remember, one the bend it AGAIN, it loses strength. If it gets in another crash, say bye-bye!

C&C Chevy · 02-23-2003, 11:39 PM

The guy told me the frame was diamonded. And it wouldn't take very long to fix it. I don't think the frame is actually bent anywere.

*1FaastC10* · 02-24-2003, 12:04 AM

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Originally posted by ocbaud

i think he wants it straightend correctly

nothing incorrect about doing it that way, all the bolts lined up and the sheetmetal was aligned perfectly.

Prerunner1982 · 02-24-2003, 01:56 AM

i need to get mine done too, but i am still holding out for the 4x4 chasis...

*1FaastC10* · 02-24-2003, 02:02 AM

sorry Jon, just got the '79 running yesterday, and it started to snow... good thing we got the plow fixed too... boy does that 4wd work good!

helmdogg · 02-25-2003, 10:53 AM

I recently wrecked and bent my font frame rails back to the front crossmember, kinked the steerig, to. I am going to cut the frame off a few inches forward from the firewall and take the whole front frame sectionout and replace it with one from the salvage. I can take good parts from mine( spindles, brakes, etc.) and bolt to the new one. I can disassemble the new one and put on new bushings, ball joints the whole 9 yards!!!! I will also paint it and maybe chrome some parts!!!!!!! I will cut the new one and weld it in place of the old one so I know its straight and strong and reinforce it with box steel. Its cheaper than straghtening, will be basically new and since I did the work I know it'll work!!!!

02-23-2003, 10:56 PM	#1
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	$$$ to get frame straightened How much should I pay to get my frame straightened? The frame is about an inch off. One place qouted me $250. Is that to much? Also, any Okies who has had their frames straightened? Where did you have it done at, and did they do a good job? Thanks.

02-23-2003, 11:18 PM	#6
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	I was thinking something more hi-tech like lasers or something. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

02-23-2003, 11:24 PM	#7
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	I do collision and frame work for a living and $250 sounds about right for this area. Take into account the guy actually doing it only gets a small amount of that, the rest goes to the shop and owner. Another thought the frame work's outcome is only as good as the tech doing it lasers or not. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

02-23-2003, 11:33 PM	#8
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	I have had my frame straightened. The place that did it weren't the best, leaving the truck sheetmetal misaligned in the whole fron end. The only way to notice it is if I was to tell you, but I'm a perfectionist ok????? Just remember, one the bend it AGAIN, it loses strength. If it gets in another crash, say bye-bye! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

02-23-2003, 11:39 PM	#9
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	The guy told me the frame was diamonded. And it wouldn't take very long to fix it. I don't think the frame is actually bent anywere. __________________ Robert Current: 1986 SWB Silverado 4.3 / TH400 Past: 1985 SWB Silverado 305 / TH350 - sold 1995 1987 1/2 ton Silverado - FI 350 / 700R4 sold 2007

02-23-2003, 11:01 PM	#2
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	crimson and cream?

02-23-2003, 11:07 PM	#3
C&C Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Midwest City, OK Posts: 1,001	Yep.

02-23-2003, 11:12 PM	#4
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i had mine done behind my house when i wrecked my truck. a pair of chains, a tree, and a GMC K20 were the only tools needed. cost me : lunch for the 3 guys who were helping me get my truck back together so i could drive it.

02-24-2003, 01:56 AM	#11
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	i need to get mine done too, but i am still holding out for the 4x4 chasis... __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-24-2003, 02:02 AM	#12
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	sorry Jon, just got the '79 running yesterday, and it started to snow... good thing we got the plow fixed too... boy does that 4wd work good!

02-25-2003, 10:53 AM	#13
helmdogg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22	I recently wrecked and bent my font frame rails back to the front crossmember, kinked the steerig, to. I am going to cut the frame off a few inches forward from the firewall and take the whole front frame sectionout and replace it with one from the salvage. I can take good parts from mine( spindles, brakes, etc.) and bolt to the new one. I can disassemble the new one and put on new bushings, ball joints the whole 9 yards!!!! I will also paint it and maybe chrome some parts!!!!!!! I will cut the new one and weld it in place of the old one so I know its straight and strong and reinforce it with box steel. Its cheaper than straghtening, will be basically new and since I did the work I know it'll work!!!! __________________ BAD@$$ BOWTIE



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